Hi I had mastectomy and reconstructive surgery over 6 weeks ago ...left breast only ... went for check up with consultant on Tuesday... a red patch has appeared and breast still feels swollen and uncomfortable... I did call the the breastcare nurses as soon as I noticed it ( about a week before my booked appointment) but was just told to wait until I saw consultant, I also mentioned it again 4 days prior to my appointment when I went in for physio appt but was told again to wait until my appointment as was no-one available to look at it .
So on my appointment consultant asked how long it had been like that and when I told him he seemed annoyed but I let him know that I had infact mentioned it twice .
Anyway he didn't say much after that but just prescribed a course of antibiotics ( I know I should have asked more but not very good at that )
The antibiotics are from what I later googled quite a strong dose 500mg x2 4 times a day .
I am now stressing myself out thinking about it ( I have appointment on 10th to see him again)
I know lots on here have been through much more than me as I didn't have to have any other treatment apart from hormone pills for next 5 years .
But the thought of possible having to go back into surgery to have implant removed is stressing me and I am now thinking maybe best not to have another implant... ... ???
Has anyone else had similar experience ???
Hi Lindaloustar
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I've not had implants, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
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